Ian Dampe Macrae

In this practice area description for Avvo, I've including drafting Wills, Trusts, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Directives to Physicians in this Estate Planning category. Call me for a free telephone discussion if you have any questions related to this interesting and challenging topic area.

I include in this category such things as forming new corporations, LLCs and partnerships, and handling disputes related to the dissolution of such relationships. Many people overlook the need for a good solid written agreement between partners or shareholders - this should be done in the beginning before any disputes arise. I also assist with negotiating and drafting business contracts and agreements. Call me for a free telephone discussion if you have any questions related to this area.

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a deceased person's will; a probate attorney helps you perform the steps in the process. Once you have identified and collected the dead person's property and assets, you pay the person's debts and taxes, then you distribute their money and property according to the terms of the will or, if no Will, according the laws of the state. Probate can frequently be quick, easy and quite inexpensive. Call for a free discussion and guesstimate.

This category includes such things as boundary line disputes, drafting purchase and sale agreements, adverse possession, lease and rental agreements, drafting deeds and mortgages, and escrow work. Call me for a free telephone discussion if you have questions on these or other real estate matters.